Morning Brew

...the chaos of morning

Morning Brew

 

 

 

Wide  awake ,

to splash warm water

in my face

to stumble upon

three cats in the hall,

to find a body

warm and small

curled up within

a fetal position

sound asleep,

oblivious to

the smell of coffee

that warms my face

and puts me in

a complaisant mood, 

to catch the garbage men in time

to pack the lunches

and iron the clothes

and wipe the nose

that’s running, still.

 

Morning brew,

i need a few

cups of coffee before noon,

cartoons blaring on the tv

crumbs all scattered

on the floor,

baby’s crying  

reminding me

i’m not single, anymore.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

A lovely description of many a hectic morning a mother endures. And yet there are little touches that speak of an underlying peace, an acceptance, not a surrender. And at the end of all the chaos lies a hot cup of coffee to calm the senses.

A good write, Kelly.

P.S. and chose the correct 'complaisant' as well.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ted. I appreciate you pointing that out!

[AllenS]

Fun use of words to discover that not only is the nose running.

[AllenS]

Haha! The fruitful awakening.

[Effie]

Sweet picture of home, children and the very needed morning brew. A delight to read.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Effie!

[Effie]

You are welcome!

[Neville]

Until that first mug of English Breakfast Tea in the morning, I'm not fit for anything....I do like my coffee too though, strong & black...Many will relate to these fine words, cheers. Oh' and welcome to the real world.......................Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

...why, thank you, sir! Cheers to you, as well!

[Neville]

Twas indeed & pleasure ma'am.....N

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

What a beautiful morning brew to wake up to- special and lovable and oh so homely- loved it🌹

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks, Kell, it's the same routine, every day!

[barleygirl]

I love this. Never having had kids, it's a reminder of how it can be for most people! I love the realistic & interesting details you pick to share & I love the scanty way you express yourself, as if in a hurry to get thru all these necessary things, longing to linger over your next cup. This is how I feel with my pets in the morning, having to get everyone cared for before I can have my first cup! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

Margie, I do the same thing in the morning. I always tend to my three cats and my fish before I even start my coffee! ...it makes it SO much more enjoyable! Hugs to you, my friend!

[Lorry]

What would we do without that morning brew? How did people get out of bed at all before its introduction? Why is there not more worship of the bean that changed the world? Why am I asking so many questions when I should be reviewing?
Oh!, back in a tick. Need a coffee 

[Kelly Scheppers]

Why is there not more worship of the bean? I think you've got something there, Lorry! ; )

[Lorry]

Ues, but it's not infectious. I've checked ;)

[Einstein Noodle]

i am smiling and chuckling dahlink! our children are a splash in the face of their own aren't they ;) nope...no more single in this tree no moe! i love your poem..totally relate (i was a single dad for four) it takes a bit but one does get some organization going eh!? ..and how i, to this day, savor my morning coffee ... and a child free zone :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) i feel you Kelly Legs Scheppers!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's kids and cats from now to eternity! Lol, oh, let's not forget the coffee! Many thanks, dear Gene.

[Einstein Noodle]

:)....................

[Alfred Kukitz]

The rush, synapses flying all over the universe, your five miles from your own beginning and you delude yourself thinking I can catch up!

regards,
al

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, I don't think Jackson could keep up with my pace! Thank you, darlin!